Indexed filing-pin and follower.



J. W. BURTON.

INDEXED FILING PIN AND FOLLOWER. APPLICATION FILED MAYI4, 191s.

L19,M., Patented Jan. 25, 1916.

DATE No.

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JAMES WILLIAM BURTON, OF WELCH, WEST VIRGINIA.

INDEKED FILING-PIN AND FOLLOW/ER.

To aZE whom it may concern:

Be it known that T, JAMES -WILLIAM BUR- TON, a citizen of the United States, residing at l felch, in the county of McDowell and State of est Virginia, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in lindexed Filing-Pins and Followers, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in paper files and binders, and more specifically to indexed filing-pinsand followers.

The object of my invention is to provide an indexed filing-pin and follower especially adaptable for use by druggists in filing prescriptions.

My device embodies a combination whereby it becomes equally serviceable and effective for daily use or as a permanent record. For daily use, a spring actuated follower is used which may be very readily removed when a new prescription is to be added to the file, and as quickly replaced to retain the files securely on the pin. When the pin is filled and it is desired to make of it a permanent file, a second follower is used. This second follower is provided with a set screw lock and a hook, whereby the file may be hung up out of the way, and yet handy for ready reference when required.

Furthermore, my device provides for the proper indexing of the records when the pin is filed away as a permanent record.

Other objects of this invention not at this time more particularly enumerated. will be clearly understood from the detailed description and drawings forming a part of this specification.

Furthermore, this invention consists in the novel arrangement and combination of parts more particularly described in the following specification and embodied in the claims appended hereunto and forming a part of this application.

Referring now to the drawings, which are merely illustrative of my invention, Figure 1 is an elevation of my device with my follower for permanent file, Fig. 2 is a detail view of the indexcard, Fig. 3 is a detail secti onal view of the follower for daily use.

Referring further to the drawings, wherein similar reference characters designate similar parts throughout the respective views, 1 designates a filing pin of the conventional type, upon which is removably mounted a spring actuated follower generally designated by 2. Said follower com- Specification of Letters Patent. Pgatgni-gfl J 25 1916,,

Application filed May 14, 1915.

Serial No. 28,067.

prises a rectangular notch 1 formed in one side thereof, and provided with a perforation 5 vertically therethrough. A leaf spring 6 is secured centrally thereof, by means of a rivet 7 upon the rear wall of the notched portion 41. The said spring is provided. with perforations 8 therethrough, adapted to register with the perforations 5 when said spring is compressed, and to en with said pin 1 when said spring is distended. A threaded socket 9 is formed in the upper end of said follower, adapted to receive a hook member 10.

it will be seen that in order to release the follower, it is only necessary to compress the spring 6 slightly, whereupon the follower is disengaged from the pin and may he slipped on or off, and that releasing the spring will cause the edges of the perforation there through to engage with the pin.

In the permanent file, which is a part of my complete device, I provide a follower generally designated by 11, having a rectangular notch 12 formed in one side there of, and provided with a threaded opening through the rear wall of said notched portion. A set screw 13 is mounted within said opening adapted to engage with said pin 1. A threaded socket is formed in the upper end of said follower 11, adapted to receive a hook member 14.

When the file is filled with papers, a weight plate 15, formed with a hole centrally thereof, is mounted upon the pin on the top of said papers, whereby they are retained in a smooth and secure condition. The follower 11 is then looked upon the pin, above said plate, by means of the set screw 18, and the hook 14 is used to hang the file upon a wire or shelf for future reference.

Tn order to facilitate future reference of the permanent files, T have provided a novel index card, generally designated by 16, provided with a perforation 17 centrally therethrough and having printed thereon a blank form for filling in the date of the file, ts at 18, and the numbers of the prescriptions or other records, as at 19. The said index card is mounted upon the permanent record by inserting the set screw 13 through the perforation 17 therein so that it will be retained adjacent the face of said follower 11.

The utility, adaptability, and advantages of my improved form of indexed filing-pin and follower being obvious, it is unnecessary to further enlarge upon the same herein.

Having now described and pointed out the new and useful features of my invention, I

do not limit myself to the shape of certain parts where the shape is not essential, nor

do I restrict myself to the exact details of mounted on said pin, and a hook member mounted on said follower.

2. In combination with a filing-pin, a follower, a member mounted onsaid follower adapted to engage with said pin, and means mounted on said follower whereby said filing pin may be suspended upon a support.

3. In a device of the kind described, the combination with a filing-pin, of a follower rectangular in form, said follower formed with a notch in one face thereof, and means mounted within said notch for securing said follower upon said pin.

4:. In a filing-pin and follower, in combination, a filing-pin, a rectangular follower, said follower formed with a notch in one face thereof, an engaging member mounted upon said follower and adapted to engage with said pin at a point within said notch, and a hook member mounted upon said follower.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature hereto. I

JAMES WILLIAM BURTON.

Copies of this patentmay be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents,

' Washington, D. G. 

